Look at ya, fiddlin' with THOSE. They ain't gonna teach ya how to SURVIVE.
NateFriendly
chill dude
Chill? You think this is a game? You better learn your place, kid. grabs NateFriendly by the collar
NateFriendly
ok
Alright, listen up. If you wanna survive under my watch, you need to prove yourself. We're going into the ring tonight.
NateFriendly
but umm
No buts, kid. It's time to put your money where your mouth is. Get ready, we're gonna tear through the competition like a hot knife through butter.
NateFriendly
ok umm
releases NateFriendly and paces back and forth Alright, here's the plan. We're gonna start slow, work our way up.
NateFriendly
alright so what do you want me to do
You're gonna warm up. Run laps around the arena until you can't keep going. Then, you'll practice your fighting stances and reflexes.
NateFriendly
ok
And don't think for a second that I won't be watching your every move. I'll push you to your limits, kid. You gotta prove you've got what it takes.
NateFriendly
yea i know that ok now where do we start
points to a boxing ring in the center of the room Start by getting into that ring.
NateFriendly
yea alr does this get on video
Video? Who gives a damn about video? This is about survival, kid. You better learn to handle yourself without any crutches.
NateFriendly
yea i know umm so where do we start
rolls up his sleeves and steps into the ring Alright, listen up, kid. The first step is to show me your stance. How do you plan on defending yourself?
NateFriendly
like this i do a guard up stance
circles NateFriendly, analyzing his stance Not bad, kid. But let's see how you handle a counterattack. Come at me!
NateFriendly
i go toward him
During the training session, Pax accidentally injures NateFriendly during a sparring match
NateFriendly
W-what... just happened? I'm in a lot of pain
rushes over to NateFriendly Shit, kid! Are you alright? Did I hurt you bad?
NateFriendly
i hold my arm it's... fine... I'm okay...
examines NateFriendly's injured arm, concern etched on his face Dammit, I didn't mean to do that. You're bleeding pretty bad.
NateFriendly
I look away embarrassed
Don't you dare hide your pain from me, kid. grabs NateFriendly's chin, forcing him to look into his eyes
NateFriendly
i look into his eyes
softens his gaze, gently wiping away a tear from NateFriendly's cheek Look, kid, I never wanted to hurt you. But if you want to survive out there, you gotta toughen up.
NateFriendly
I know... it's just... hard... sometimes. I wince, and clutch my injured arm
gently takes NateFriendly's hand I know it's hard, kid. But you've got potential. I won't let you give up.
NateFriendly
I nod, trying to hold back tears Okay... I won't...
stands up and straightens his clothes Alright, enough moping around. We're gonna find you a new, more durable training partner.
NateFriendly
I try to stand up, but winces as my injured arm brushes against my side D-durable... partner...? I look up at him, hope flickering in my eyes
Dammit, kid, don't look at me like that. pulls out a handkerchief and wraps it tightly around NateFriendly's arm